The Grammys have never been and never will be a perfect representation of music. Every year there are cries from all corners of the music world about nomination snubs and cries of indignation from artists and their friends who feel they should have won an award. This year that cry was heard the loudest after Beck won Album of the Year ahead of favorite Beyoncé, though he really should have been paying attention to Best Metal Album, where Jack Black's group Tenacious D won. Trey Songz, who was not nominated this year, sounded off on the academy, saying the Grammys "shortchange culture for popularity every year."
In a series of tweets, Songz speaks truth to power about how the Grammys are generally a popularity contest, via Vibe. In 2015, the Grammys gave Kendrick Lamar his makeup awards with "i" and resisted the temptation to give anything to Iggy Azalea, but totally made a mess of things when they chose Macklemore over Lamar for Best Rap Album.
10 years I been able to feed my family and have the support of so many people, just for doing what I would do anyway for NOTHING. Music
— Trey Songz (@TreySongz) February 9, 2015
So please, don't take this next sentiment as salt, shade, envy, etc. The Grammys shortchange culture for popularity every year. — Trey Songz (@TreySongz) February 9, 2015
I don't rant, this isn't that. TRIGGA #1 album "NaNa" "Touchin Lovin" and "What's Best For You" all #1 on one chart or another. #Grammys ijs — Trey Songz (@TreySongz) February 9, 2015
My fans give me the real reward no trophy ever could, LOVE. So everytime they give me nothing, I think of you. Thank you, I love you. — Trey Songz (@TreySongz) February 9, 2015
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